# MagicWidgets vs Widgett

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widgett at freemium against MagicWidgets's subscription. Widgett also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 35%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). MagicWidgets's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 127). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicWidgets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Widgett sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicWidgets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicWidgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of MagicWidgets's written reviews are positive against 51% of Widgett's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MagicWidgets ships an update fortnightly, Widgett weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicWidgets | Widgett |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094/reviews)** | [4.2 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgett-widget-app/id1559510863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **51.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 265 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DXPLORER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503310198) | [Alpha Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216139452) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicWidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094)

Personalize your device's lock and home screens with custom widgets. Add photos, text, clocks, calendars, and countdowns for important events. Choose from various styles and fonts to make your screen unique and functional.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets for iOS 16, Home screen customization, Photo and text widgets, Clock and calendar styles, Countdown timers for events, Customizable fonts and colors, Image upload from local album

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicWidgets Promotion | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌴 Customizable home screen
- 🎨 Variety of widget designs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with older OS versions

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to import custom images
- Improved widget customization
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


### Widgett

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgett-widget-app/id1559510863)

Easily customize your iOS home and lock screens with a wide variety of pre-made widget templates. Personalize layouts, backgrounds, fonts, and colors to create your unique style. Integrates with Apple Health to display your data.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Pre-made widget templates, Lock screen widgets for iOS 16, Weather, time, and calendar widgets, Photo and schedule reminder widgets, Layout, font, and color editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgett Pro 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgett Pro 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgett Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Widgett Pro 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgett Pro 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgett Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widgett Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Widgett Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Beautiful designs/aesthetics
- 🎨 Many customization options
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Offers free features
- 🏠 Love lock screen and home screen widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is costly/expensive
- 🆓 Free options are very limited
- 💰 App is a money scheme/scam
- 🚫 Widgets get locked/censored
- 💸 Requires Pro upgrade for basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets turn white/blank
- Pictures disappear from widgets
- Battery percentage doesn't update
- Background image doesn't change in iPhone X widgets
- Widgets become black after installation

**Requested features**

- Allow changing degrees from Fahrenheit to Celsius without premium
- Add dark mode
- Option to save custom color profiles
- Ability to export or sync custom widgets between devices
- Add Chinese interface option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicWidgets free?

MagicWidgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgett free?

Widgett is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicWidgets or Widgett?

MagicWidgets is rated higher. MagicWidgets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Widgett averages 4.2 from 127 ratings.

### Do MagicWidgets or Widgett have ads?

Neither MagicWidgets nor Widgett shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicWidgets or Widgett?

MagicWidgets ships an update fortnightly, and Widgett weekly. Most recently, MagicWidgets was updated on September 26, 2026 and Widgett on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*